Katie Swanson Sathre

About Katie Swanson Sathre

My career is focused on helping organizations design blended learning strategies and on leadership development. I am a global training programs leader leveraging educational technology in support of achieving both learning and business goals. I am a proponent of designing training that is based on proven Adult Learning Theory. I engage in continuous improvement to address issues and implement strategic initiatives by consulting with and coaching stakeholders to define and exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). I am a collaborative, authentic, and reflective leader highly regarded by management and peers for creating effortful, social, and accessible training that maximizes and respects the learner\'s time. I am an experienced learning management administrator that leverages e-Learning for optimal efficiency. I successfully employ the ADDIE model to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning programs combined with the power of storytelling. As a trusted advisor and community-builder, I work cross-functionally as a corporate resource and excel in hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing talent including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Instructional Designers.In summary, my passion is helping organizations design blended learning strategies with sales training and corporate-specific initiatives to deliver engaging experiences that achieve employee development and business goals. If you are interested in how I can help your organization, please reach out to me through LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Director, Global Commercial Training Education Curriculum Lead - Orthopaedics

   Smith Nephew

   Aug 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Spearhead the global instructional design and project management of the curriculum and learning pathways for 2200 sales personnel worldwide in the Orthopaedics franchise of UK-based global medical device company, with employees generating $5.64B in annual revenue with $1.9B (6% growth) generated by the Orthopaedics division. Content and Curriculum Development • Created a successful global Learning Journey in SABA Cornerstone Learning Management System in 180 days which covers all the Fundamental Level of learning (eLearning); expanded to 9 other clusters globally, closing disparity in skill gap. • Managed 100+ translation projects per year of educational assets into 6 languages driving retention by learning in native language. • Developed the Global Orthopaedics Catalog to promote our sales training programs including sales enablement courses such as Challenger certification and product courses to drive enrollment in our offerings. Business Stewardship & Training Leadership • Delivered 20 global eLearning modules within the first 24 months of hire which included multiple product launches; received an average rating of 4.77/5.0 with an 84% response rate. • Executed Train the Trainers for Delivery Leads on how to increase our reach with quizzes embedded in videos using Artificial Intelligence (AI) features within Allego platform driving key knowledge retention. • Concurrently manage multiple product launches at any given time, which includes developing and deploying educational materials to support and working cross-functionally

Education

• Boise State University

  Master of Science - (MS), Educational/Instructional Technology

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor of Science - (BS), Public Health, Minor in Anthropology

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Teaching
• Health Education
• Public Speaking
• Program Planning
• Diabetes
• Wound Care
• Capital Equipment
• Management
• Program Development
• Operating Room
• Orthopedic
• Managed Care
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Plannning
• Sports Medicine
• Product Launch
• Hospitals
• Knee
• Spine
• Healthcare Management
• Medical Devices
• Clinical Research
• Orthopedics
• Sales Force Development
• Biomechanics
• Surgeons
• Learning Management Systems
• Rehabilitation
• Training
• Strategic Planning
• Cardiology
• Emotional Intelligence
• Surgery
• Healthcare
• Neurology
• Instructional Design
• Supervisory Experience
• Program Management